Menulog parody of Da Vinci’s Last Supper cleared of denigrating Christanity
Complaints suggesting Menulog’s commercial which parodied Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper vilified and denigrated Christianity have been dismissed by the ad watchdog.
The spot which promotes online takeaway and home delivery services website Menulog, sees Jesus and his disciples discussing what to have for dinner, with Thai and Indian dismissed before Jesus suggests pizza, which the group proceed to order via menulog before being told to pose by a frustrated da Vinci.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3SexEqjhm0
Complaints to the Advertising Standards Board (ASB) argued the ad depicted Jesus and his disciples in an offensive manner, and the ad was offensive and distasteful, stating: “I was extremely offended by the fact that they were depicting Jesus and his disciples in such an offensive way for a fast food delivery service. I don’t think this sort of advertising should be permitted on TV.
I wonder wny ad agencies don’t do any ads mocking Islam. There is a wealth of humour just waiting to be unearthed.
If your religious belief is strong enough it will far outweigh those who would like
to denigrate or parody it. Sticks and stones might break my bones but a bad menu
will suffer, no matter who is responsible! McDonalds has little to offer save a questionable meat patty and a cholestrol level that’s going to do far more damage
than a slight against one’s religion. If your belief is strong enough, it will prevail.
ROD HAY
Jesus Christ is our Saviour and redeemer, it is because of him we will live fore ever more, it does not so much offend me as denigrates a personage who went through the suffering and pain of Gethsemane and bled from every pore because if the love he had for us, not too mention the the. Crown of thorns, the barbed whip and the cruel death.
He was our older brother who came to earth to save us and loves us more than we can ever imagine. I put the ad creators down as people that don’t truly understand his sacrifice . Heist made for us, would the agency make a funny ad about a dear family member who sacrificed himself for one of them.
Surely Menulog must have realised that this particular advert would cause offence to at least some people. I am therefor surprised by their total lack of respect for their potential customers. Whether it is or isn’t an attack on Christianity doesn’t alter the fact that this company has little to no regard for a large group of the population, as they could have produced many adverts but chose this one.
Very offensive. Love to offend christians but would not have the guts to offend those of muslim or jewish faiths.
I am not offended and neither should you be have a sense of humour, I have seen you giving gifts on Christmas not to me even though its my birthday.
I have seen you worshipping false idols and celebrity’s and giving easter eggs because god knows why.
He who has no sin cast the first stone as you go to church and I have said do you not build a place in my name.
I also said do not hold your self above anyone else yet you all do think your opinions are higher than others.
I will deal with you later
Doesn’t look a thing like Jesus. Get a life.
How could you put on such commercial on TV that is an insult to Catholics ? I wonder whether you would dare to do something similar relating to Muslims.
You have made ridicule to the last supper of our Lord Jesus Christ !
You have no right to ridicule any religion, just perhaps you do not believe – others do, and you ought not to hurt other people.
STOP THE COMMERCIAL !
@ John Graves and @ Carm.Galea. Whoa right there and hold your horses.
Jesus might be YOUR lord and redeemer. but what makes you think that he is mine or anyone else’s.
I am equally offended by the ad and your comments (which truth be known is not a lot). Just don’t shove your religion and your horror at this ad down my throat.